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Voters approve Moraine Valley $115M bond sale

Voters in the Moraine Valley Community College district voted Tuesday night in favor of a $115 million bond sale which would be used to “build, equip, renovate, and repair” buildings on campus to expand the school’s student capacity in high-demand career and technical education programs. With all...

Palos Hills, IL · 2d

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Football Program Taking Shape Under New Head Coach

DePaul Prep’s 2026 football season kicked off with Assistant Admissions Director, Nick Bizzieri leading the team, his first as head coach. Leading the team for his first year as head coach, Bizzieri is prepared to go far this season. In previous years, he was the offensive linemen coach and...

Chicago, IL · 1d

WGN Radio

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High school playoff games to watch this weekend

Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s high school football playoffs and why he doesn’t see a single reason to separate public and private schools for state athletic tournaments. Michael also introduces us to one of the finest high school basketball players in the state.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Meet the October 2026 Ankin Law & WGN ‘Teacher of the Month’

For the second time this fall, Ankin Law has joined WGN-TV to honor an outstanding educator in the Chicagoland area. This time, the law firm and television station traveled to Tinley Park to honor Mrs. Jan O’Neil of Kirby School District 140’s Grissom Middle School with the “Teacher of the Month Award” for October 2026.

Tinley Park, IL · 1d

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Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.

Illinois · 3d

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OPRF falls to Lincoln-Way East in 8A playoffs

Despite being a considerable underdog, the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team felt it would put forth a competitive effort against the top seed in the IHSA Class 8A state playoffs, Lincoln-Way East. Friday night in Frankfort, the Huskies indeed hung in for a while. But the...

Oak Park, IL · 3d

USA TODAY

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'This one takes the cake': Inside look at wildest Illinois high school football game

A date change, a mid-game venue change, and a handful of broken records all made for a story that sounded like it was "written by a fifth grader," according to Quincy (IL) head football coach Rick Little. The Oct. 30 IHSA first-round matchup between No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy and No. 9 Quincy Senior had a little bit of everything, and then some. The Blue Devils escaped with an 88-84 win over the Knights in a game that lasted just over four hours. "Undeniably the craziest football game I've ever been a part of," Little told USA TODAY Sports. "I've been part of a lot of crazy ones, but this one takes the cake for sure." "I wouldn't believe them in a million years," Bryson Little told USA TODAY Sports of how he would have reacted if someone told him the details of the game. "It was a crazy game and a lot of stuff went down." The fourth-quarter venue change Initially, the teams were assigned a Saturday slot for the first-round matchup to be played on Chicago's South Side. However, with the Blue Devils off from school on Friday, both coaches agreed to play Friday and kickoff

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.

Illinois · 16h

The Center Square

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CTU president talks strike, says state owes $6 billion

(The Center Square) – Chicago Teachers Union leaders say they will keep pushing for more state funding of public education after Tuesday’s school board elections in Chicago, and CTU members will strike if they need to. With a few precincts still not reported on Wednesday, CTU-backed candidates won at least nine of 21 Chicago Board of Education seats but fell short of gaining a majority. Jessica Biggs won the election for school board president over CTU-backed candidate Hilario Dominguez, who told supporters it was one moment in a longer fight. “We ain’t going nowhere. This campaign was something much bigger than one seat on a school board,” Dominguez said. Biggs thanked voters in a social media post. “So grateful for this incredible support and ready to move Chicago Public Schools forward. The work starts now!” Biggs posted. CTU President Stacy Davis Gates said billionaires spent a million dollars a week to support candidates for an unpaid position. Gates said CTU does not just bargain for sick time and personal days. “See, I’m ok to negotiate when I know that this union will take it to the picket line if they need to lower class sizes,” Gates said. Gates said state

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Frankfort School District to Hold Special Board Meeting on November 5

1600 East Ninth Street – West Frankfort, Illinois. I. Call to Order, Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, and The Pledge of Allegiance:. II. Hearing of Delegates or Visitors and Public Comments:. III. New Business:. A. Presentation RE: Employee Health Insurance. B. Possible Student Disciplinary Hearing:. 1. Appointment of Hearing...

West Frankfort, IL · 2d

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The past and present of Chicago school closures

School closures remain one of the biggest issues when it comes to public education in Chicago. Say More asks listeners, “Is it ever OK to close a school? If so, when?”. The debate over school closures continues after Chicagoans voted for its first fully-elected school board. School board members...

Chicago, IL · 15h

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Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that it is investigating "disturbing actions" directed toward an official on Friday, Oct. 30. The incident followed an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL). According to the Daily Herald, official Hanah...

Glen Ellyn, IL · 9h

Public News Service

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UIC sets enrollment record as U.S. college confidence falls

As doubts about the value of higher education grow nationally, the University of Illinois Chicago is doubling down on affordability and student support and reports record enrollment for the second consecutive year. The university enrolled more than 37,000 students this fall, the highest enrollment in its history. Undergraduate numbers among Illinois residents increased nearly 7%. Marie Lynn Miranda, chancellor of the university, said it reflects a commitment to making college accessible while helping students graduate and secure good jobs. One program covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students from families earning $75,000 or less. More than half of this fall’s incoming freshmen qualified. “When you're a university that takes access, affordability, accountability very seriously, the things that make people hesitate about higher education feel less overwhelming for a young person and their family,” Miranda explained. Transfer students are also contributing to UIC’s growth, with more than 2,600 enrolling this fall. The university reports strong interest in nursing, business, STEM and online programs, while working to create pathways for students from community colleges. Nationally, a recent Gallup poll revealed just 31% of Americans consider a college education very important, a record low. Miranda noted the university's racial and socioeconomic diversity

Chicago, IL · 2d

Chicago Parents

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What makes a Lab education different from other Chicago private schools?

A Lab education stands apart because students learn by doing, asking questions and testing their own ideas instead of simply memorizing answers. Founded by educator John Dewey in 1896, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools encourages children to challenge assumptions, think independently and develop a deeper understanding of the world through firsthand experiences.

Chicago, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

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Jason Sudeikis' Notre Dame family ties make him perfect College GameDay guest picker

Instead of going with Jon Bon Jovi and "Living on a Prayer", ESPN's College GameDay will go with Ted Lasso's "Believe" mantra. Jason Sudeikis was selected as this week's celebrity guest picker in South Bend for the Notre Dame-Miami showdown . Sudeikis, known for his role as Ted Lasso and his decade-long run on "Saturday Night Live", said his grandfather and uncle graduated from Notre Dame. "With deep family roots right here at Notre Dame, having him on campus feels like home," the Fighting Irish's official athletics X account posted Thursday . Thrilled to announce Jason Sudeikis as this week’s @CollegeGameDay guest picker With deep family roots right here at Notre Dame, having him on campus feels like home ☘️ #GoIrish | #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/4Y6vj5Pxao — The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) November 5, 2026 Another of Sudeikis' uncles, George Wendt — Norm on "Cheers" — attended Notre Dame but was expelled his junior year after posting a 0.00 GPA. "I flunked out," he told the Kansas City Star in a 2016 interview . "I basically quit and didn't inform the university. I'd moved off campus my junior year, and I didn't think it through. I didn't have a car. It was cold.

South Bend, IN · 1d

Beloit Daily News

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Hononegah faces defending champion Fenwick in playoffs

ROCKTON — Like they say, you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your enemies and that sure applies to the football playoffs. Hononegah (9-1) just happened to draw the 6A defending state champion Fenwick Friars (7-3) for their second-round opponent. Kickoff at Kelsey Field on Saturday is at 1 p.m. “They’re a well-coached team and they are fundamentally sound in every facet of the game,” Hononegah head coach Brian Zimmerman said. “They play in a really tough, private Catholic school league. Their three losses all come to top-10 ranked teams.” So how do the Indians hand them their fourth defeat? “We are going to have to play one of our best games, obviously,” Zimmerman said. “We’re going to have to really limit our mistakes. We’re going to have to be methodical moving the ball. Every possession, we’re going to have to keep moving the sticks. We can’t turn the ball over like we did in the first half against Willowbrook.” The Indians led only 6-3 at halftime against the Warriors last Friday, but ended up winning 32-3 as whatever offensive missteps they experienced in the first half were ironed out during the break. Hononegah’s defense was also terrific.

Rockton, IL · 2d

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WSPY's Local and Area High School Varsity Football Schedule - Second Round of IHSA Playoffs

HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - Second Round of IHSA Playoffs. #2 Geneva vs. #7 Wheaton North | Geneva High School, 6:30 p.m. #4 Oswego vs. #13 Naperville North | Oswego High School, 6 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Class 2A. North Bracket. #3 Aurora Christian vs. #6 Maroa-Forsyth |...

Chicago, IL · 1d

The Center Square

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CPS, schools statewide want more taxpayer funds from legislature

(The Center Square) – Despite the state’s increased funding to public school districts in the budget, school districts want state lawmakers to find more taxpayer money to fund their operations. The Illinois House Appropriations committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on Thursday had a hearing on the future of the state’s Evidence-Based Funding program, which has increasingly fallen short of the goals set for it in recent years. The $9.96 billion Chicago Public Schools budget for the current year relies on $285 million in local Tax Increment Financing district funds and $150 million in state funds that have only been promised verbally by outgoing Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to address the district’s $732.5 million deficit. Acting CPS Chief Budget Officer Emila Zoko said CPS finances aren’t just an issue this year, but the district has experienced growing needs after federal COVID-19 funds dried up. “The costs associated with meeting our students' wide range of needs continue to grow without dedicated revenue streams able to keep pace. CPS has faced staggering budget deficits each year since FY25,” Zoko said. But CPS wasn’t the only one to argue for more funds – the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association also urged

Chicago, IL · 9h

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New Bag Policy Raises Tardiness Concerns

The school implemented a new bag policy last month to address safety concerns, requiring students to store their bags in lockers and giving out detentions for unattended bags. The policy aims to keep walkways clear and prevent bags from obstructing open spaces.“There were issues from a fire code standpoint, a public safety standpoint, and people’s personal and valuable items,” Ninth and Tenth Grade Dean Lenny Goldman said. “If they are just left in the open, we can’t ensure that they are left safe.”

Chicago, IL · 2d

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District 65 will not cut School Age Child Care

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will not cut the School Age Child Care (SACC) program as part of its sweeping budget cuts. According to a press release sent out by the Illinois Education Association, the bargaining unit for SACC employees, the Evanston Association of Childcare Professionals (EACCP) worked with district administrators to save the program.

Evanston, IL · 1d